Cultural Literacy Courses

Cultural literacy at Force Elementary is designed to enrich each student’s school experience, providing him / her with a well-rounded education. Students enjoy cultural literacy daily. They participate in music, gym, art, and computers on a four-day rotation. Additionally, the students make regular visits to the library.

Physical Education, Mrs. Ellis:

The Physical Education program consists of developmentally appropriate activities for learning sports skills, knowledge and fitness. P.E. is taught in a safe, non-threatening environment where children are expected to be honest, play fair and try their best. Emphasis in class is on effort, teamwork and sportsmanship, not winning and losing!

During this school year, I encourage parents to participate in their child’s physical development and fitness. Children need a minimum of at least 60 minutes of physical activity every day. Go for a walk, take a bike ride or toss a ball. Keep your family moving.

Music, Mrs. Yetter:

In my music class, my goal is to have the students read and write music. Reading and writing music is the same as learning a new language. We will also learn teamwork and personal discipline.

Parents can enhance their child’s musical ability at home simply by turning on a jazz or classical music station for their child’s listening pleasure.

Art, Mrs. Elich:

In Visual Art, I work with the students in 1st through 3rg grades on the elements of art: line, shape, color, texture, and value. Each project emphasizes one of these elements. The 4th and 5th grades are learning the principles of art. These are movement, balance, contrast, unity, focal point, repetition, and pattern. The principles are the ways to use the elements to create works of art. In addition, we discuss different artists and their work and how it relates to the projects on which the students are working.

Computer Technology, Mr. Heywood:

In order to prepare students to succeed in an information rich society, the computer program at Force Elementary is designed to ensure that students are effective users of tools, ideas, and information. The program teaches students to efficiently use information and technology; to construct knowledge through Internet research and evaluation of information; and to become quality producers through the use of word processors, spreadsheets, and presentation tools.

Technology Class

Library, Mrs. Hensley

The Force Elementary Library has approximately 10,000 books in English and Spanish for student use. Classes come once a week to checkout books and are encouraged to get books that they will be successful in reading. Have your students share their books with you, so that you can be a part of their success in becoming competent readers. Also, it is explained to the students that they are responsible for the books that they checkout, so if one is lost or damaged, it must be replaced or paid for.